For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 901 students in Newton, AL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: PK-6 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Gr: PK-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton, AL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton?
2 public preschools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 48% (majority Black).